Chief Clinical Information Officer at PopHealth Learning Center

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

425000.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Informatics, Data Integration, Technology Initiatives, Population Health Management, Quality Improvement, Care Coordination, Workflow Optimization, Change Management, Healthcare Data Standards, Interoperability, Analytics, Collaboration, Communication, Mentorship, Leadership, Coaching

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

To Apply This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe and Ebony Breaux-Liang of NPAG. We invite applications with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications via NPAG’s candidate portal. Should you have questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Ebony Breaux-Liang at [email protected]. https://www.npag.com/phlc-ccio More information about PopHealth Learning Center can be found at https://pophealthlearningcenter.org/. The Organization The PopHealth Learning Center (“Learning Center”) is a California Social Purpose Corporation (SPC) committed to transforming how health care is delivered and experienced across California. The Learning Center’s mission is to bring together health care teams, insurers, and policymakers to keep communities healthy through care that works for patients, inspires providers, and lasts. We aim to become a catalyst for aligned statewide population health transformation in Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) and adjacent safety net programs. This includes aligning key funders and initiatives around a consistent approach to build capacity for population health management in the Medi-Cal delivery system, to advance health equity at scale in California. The Learning Center serves as the Program Office for a statewide Medi-Cal focused practice initiative, the Equity and Practice Transformation (EPT) program, a 140-million-dollar investment in primary care transformation funded by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The Learning Center is also currently working with other key partners across the state on building PHM capabilities and improving outcomes for Californians. This includes Covered California, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield of California, Health Plan of San Mateo and California Health Care Foundation among others. A key part of our work is to build on our foundational partnership with the DHCS and expand our impact to additional primary care practices and partners statewide. The Position The Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) provides strategic leadership for the Learning Center’s clinical informatics, data integration, and technology initiatives. This role bridges clinical expertise with technology innovation to ensure the Learning Center's program-wide solutions effectively support care transformation, quality improvement, and population health analytics. The CCIO partners closely with Learning Center's executive team, DHCS, health plans, and provider organizations to align clinical, operational, and data strategies that advance equitable outcomes across the Medi-Cal delivery system. In addition, the CCIO serves as an informatics and technology advisor for a cadre of participating practices, providing direct guidance on the implementation, use, and continuous improvement of population health management tools built on the Innovaccer platform. The role supports practices in interpreting data, optimizing workflows, and integrating insights into clinical operations to improve quality, efficiency, and equity of care delivery. The CCIO is the accountable executive for leading the iterative design, spread and scale of a single instance PHM platform that has been co-designed with California Community Health Centers, Innovaccer, and Kaiser Permanente. Additionally, the CCIO will lead the further build-out and development of the Learning Center platform that supports practice level performance measurement for the Medi-Cal program, which is currently leveraged for EPT and other Learning Center programs. Responsibilities include: Strategic and Program Leadership Provide clinical and informatics leadership for the Learning Center's statewide initiatives, including the Equity and Practice Transformation (EPT) program and the Population Health Management (PHM) Innovaccer platform. Partner with Learning Center leadership, DHCS, health plans, and provider organizations to align clinical, operational, and data strategies that advance equitable outcomes across the healthcare delivery system. Contribute to the Learning Center's strategic planning, technology roadmap, and program evaluation to ensure alignment with priorities and statewide goals. Clinical Informatics and Data Integration Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of data-driven workflows that enhance care coordination, quality, and performance management. Guide the integration of health-related data into the PHMI Innovaccer instance to support analytics, reporting, and quality improvement. Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to improve EMR data ingestion, normalization, mapping, and measure attribution. Evaluate and recommend digital health tools, clinical data standards, and interoperability solutions that enhance the Learning Center's analytical and program capabilities. Program Wide Advisory and Support Serve as an informatics and technology advisor for a cadre of participating practices, providing direct guidance on implementing, optimizing, and using population health management tools built on the Innovaccer platform. Support practices in interpreting data, identifying care gaps, and integrating insights into clinical and operational workflows. Provide coaching and technical assistance to practice teams on workflow redesign, quality improvement methods, and effective use of population health analytics. Collaborate with the Learning Center’s practice facilitators, health plans, and community partners to scale best practices and ensure consistent, data-informed approaches. Quality Improvement and Equity Enablement Lead the use of analytics and informatics to support quality measurement, performance improvement, and equity-focused interventions. Design and implement strategies for improving clinical outcomes, reducing disparities, and promoting evidence-based, data-driven care delivery. Facilitate learning collaboratives and peer-sharing sessions to accelerate adoption of best practices among Learning Center supported practices. Leadership and Culture Building Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning across the Learning Center and its partners. Mentor the Learning Center and partner organization teams in informatics principles, data literacy, and the practical use of analytics for improvement. Represent the Learning Center in statewide and national forums on population health technology, interoperability, and clinical transformation. Model and act as a cultural steward, ensuring the Learning Center’s values of equity, inclusion, and collaboration are reflected in the team’s work and interactions. Supervision and Mentorship Provide strategic leadership and supervision to a technical team of data engineers, data analysts, and platform implementation managers fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support in the development and professional growth of the technical and data team aligned with their strengths, interests, and organizational priorities. Serve as a leader and mentor across the organization to strengthen data literacy. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Including: The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven leader with deep expertise. They will bring a collaborative spirit and a commitment to equity, along with the following qualifications: MD, DO, or NP licensed in California Minimum of 7 years of post-graduate progressive leadership experience in clinical informatics/technology, population health, or healthcare transformation Demonstrated success implementing, optimizing, and driving product development for population health management platforms Experience advising or supporting providers or provider practices on the use of data and technology for quality improvement and care transformation Practical expertise in health information technology systems design, data integration, and workflow optimization across multi-organization environments Proven record leading change management, clinical workflow redesign, and technology adoption initiatives within complex healthcare settings Understanding of healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CCD) and interoperability frameworks relevant to data exchange Experience using analytics and informatics to drive performance improvement and focused interventions Demonstrated ability to translate technical and analytical insights into actionable clinical and operational strategies Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders including clinicians, vendors, and data teams Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. California residents are strongly preferred. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is $375,000 - $425,000. The Learning Center offers a generous benefits package that reflects our commitment to team member health and wellness. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, life and disability insurances, a retirement plan, annual wellness days, and other resources designed to support the passion, commitment, and energy that is vital to our team members. The PopHealth Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color, and LGBTQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

Responsibilities

The Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) provides strategic leadership for the Learning Center’s clinical informatics, data integration, and technology initiatives. This role bridges clinical expertise with technology innovation to ensure effective support for care transformation and population health analytics.